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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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